Client
National Oilwell Varco - NOV
Project Overview
Xala Technologies was brought on board by NOV to enhance their digital infrastructure and operational efficiency by developing modern web applications that seamlessly integrated with NOV's existing systems. The project’s scope included the integration of C++ applications, robotic systems for pipe automation, and specialized technologies such as rig systems used for oil drilling. Additionally, the project involved integration with WebView2 and advanced systems used on ships for offshore oil exploration and drilling.
NOV needed a solution that could not only provide robust front-end and back-end support but also integrate with mission-critical systems in real time, enabling remote monitoring, control, and automation of complex drilling operations.
Led by Ibrahim Rahmani, the Xala Technologies team provided full-stack development, system integration, and automation solutions for NOV. The project focused on creating comprehensive web applications using .NET Core, Angular, and TypeScript, while also integrating legacy systems, C++ applications, and robotic automation for pipe handling in the oil and gas sector.
NOV needed a solution that could not only provide robust front-end and back-end support but also integrate with mission-critical systems in real time, enabling remote monitoring, control, and automation of complex drilling operations.
Led by Ibrahim Rahmani, the Xala Technologies team provided full-stack development, system integration, and automation solutions for NOV. The project focused on creating comprehensive web applications using .NET Core, Angular, and TypeScript, while also integrating legacy systems, C++ applications, and robotic automation for pipe handling in the oil and gas sector.
Location
Asker
Industry
Oil and Gas Technology
Period
02/2024 - 10/2024
Challenges Faced
Integration of Legacy and Modern Systems:
NOV’s existing infrastructure included a wide variety of systems, from C++ applications used in their robotic systems to proprietary rig technologies. Integrating these into a new, modern web application posed a significant challenge, as the web platform had to interface seamlessly with legacy systems and maintain optimal performance.
Real-Time Data Exchange and Automation:
The project required the development of a solution that could interact with robotic machines used for pipe automation in real-time. This demanded the web application to be capable of sending and receiving data instantly and to trigger automation commands reliably, while handling significant amounts of data from sensors and controllers.
Cross-Platform Compatibility for Offshore Systems:
NOV also needed the application to work seamlessly across platforms, including ships used for offshore drilling operations. Integrating WebView2 allowed NOV to visualize and control their drilling processes through a user-friendly interface that could be accessed remotely by engineers and field operators.
Scalability and Performance Optimization:
Given NOV’s global operations and the critical nature of their business, the solution needed to be highly scalable and perform well under demanding conditions. The system had to manage a large volume of users, process real-time data, and handle complex automation tasks efficiently.
NOV’s existing infrastructure included a wide variety of systems, from C++ applications used in their robotic systems to proprietary rig technologies. Integrating these into a new, modern web application posed a significant challenge, as the web platform had to interface seamlessly with legacy systems and maintain optimal performance.
Real-Time Data Exchange and Automation:
The project required the development of a solution that could interact with robotic machines used for pipe automation in real-time. This demanded the web application to be capable of sending and receiving data instantly and to trigger automation commands reliably, while handling significant amounts of data from sensors and controllers.
Cross-Platform Compatibility for Offshore Systems:
NOV also needed the application to work seamlessly across platforms, including ships used for offshore drilling operations. Integrating WebView2 allowed NOV to visualize and control their drilling processes through a user-friendly interface that could be accessed remotely by engineers and field operators.
Scalability and Performance Optimization:
Given NOV’s global operations and the critical nature of their business, the solution needed to be highly scalable and perform well under demanding conditions. The system had to manage a large volume of users, process real-time data, and handle complex automation tasks efficiently.
Solutions Provided
Full-Stack Development with .NET Core, Angular, and TypeScript:
Xala Technologies provided full-stack development using .NET Core for the backend, ensuring high performance and scalability. Angular and TypeScript were chosen for the frontend to create a fast, responsive user interface that would be easy to maintain and expand as NOV’s needs evolved.
Integration with C++ Applications and Robotic Systems:
A key aspect of the project was integrating the web application with C++ applications that controlled NOV’s robotic machines and rig systems. This involved creating a communication layer that allowed the web application to send commands to the robotic systems in real-time, enabling automation of pipe handling processes.
WebView2 for Offshore Operations:
By integrating WebView2, the application allowed NOV to interface with ships used in offshore drilling operations. This enabled real-time visualization of drilling operations, data monitoring, and control through a web-based interface that could be accessed remotely, improving the safety and efficiency of these critical operations.
Automation and Real-Time Data Handling:
The Xala Technologies team implemented real-time data handling capabilities, ensuring that the web application could process data from sensors and controllers in NOV’s rig technologies and trigger automation workflows without delays. This improved the overall efficiency of the drilling process and reduced operational risks.
Xala Technologies provided full-stack development using .NET Core for the backend, ensuring high performance and scalability. Angular and TypeScript were chosen for the frontend to create a fast, responsive user interface that would be easy to maintain and expand as NOV’s needs evolved.
Integration with C++ Applications and Robotic Systems:
A key aspect of the project was integrating the web application with C++ applications that controlled NOV’s robotic machines and rig systems. This involved creating a communication layer that allowed the web application to send commands to the robotic systems in real-time, enabling automation of pipe handling processes.
WebView2 for Offshore Operations:
By integrating WebView2, the application allowed NOV to interface with ships used in offshore drilling operations. This enabled real-time visualization of drilling operations, data monitoring, and control through a web-based interface that could be accessed remotely, improving the safety and efficiency of these critical operations.
Automation and Real-Time Data Handling:
The Xala Technologies team implemented real-time data handling capabilities, ensuring that the web application could process data from sensors and controllers in NOV’s rig technologies and trigger automation workflows without delays. This improved the overall efficiency of the drilling process and reduced operational risks.
Results Achieved
Seamless Migration and Transition:
Xala Technologies successfully migrated over 800 SharePoint sites across 8 hospitals, ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. The transition was smooth, with all critical data preserved and seamlessly transferred.
Improved Collaboration and Document Management:
By deploying custom SPFx solutions, Xala Technologies enhanced collaboration among healthcare staff, allowing for better communication, document sharing, and team coordination. The new SharePoint platform provided a unified space for hospital departments to manage and store critical documents securely.
Operational Efficiency through Automation:
With the implementation of Azure Functions and Power Automate, many manual processes were automated, saving time and reducing the risk of human error. Routine workflows like document approvals and data transfers were streamlined, allowing hospital staff to focus more on patient care.
User Adoption and Increased Productivity:
Through tailored training programs, Xala Technologies ensured that hospital staff were equipped to use the new SharePoint platform effectively. The result was increased productivity and reduced administrative workloads across multiple departments.
Xala Technologies successfully migrated over 800 SharePoint sites across 8 hospitals, ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. The transition was smooth, with all critical data preserved and seamlessly transferred.
Improved Collaboration and Document Management:
By deploying custom SPFx solutions, Xala Technologies enhanced collaboration among healthcare staff, allowing for better communication, document sharing, and team coordination. The new SharePoint platform provided a unified space for hospital departments to manage and store critical documents securely.
Operational Efficiency through Automation:
With the implementation of Azure Functions and Power Automate, many manual processes were automated, saving time and reducing the risk of human error. Routine workflows like document approvals and data transfers were streamlined, allowing hospital staff to focus more on patient care.
User Adoption and Increased Productivity:
Through tailored training programs, Xala Technologies ensured that hospital staff were equipped to use the new SharePoint platform effectively. The result was increased productivity and reduced administrative workloads across multiple departments.
Lessons Learned
Managing Large-Scale Migrations:
Migrating hundreds of SharePoint sites while maintaining data integrity and system availability required meticulous planning and execution. The importance of clear communication with hospital stakeholders and IT teams was critical to ensuring a successful transition.
The Value of Custom Development:
The flexibility provided by SPFx allowed Xala Technologies to deliver custom solutions that addressed the specific needs of different hospital departments. This reinforced the value of custom development in large organizations with diverse operational requirements.
Automation Improves Healthcare Efficiency:
The use of Azure Functions and Power Automate demonstrated how automation can reduce administrative burdens in a healthcare environment, freeing up time for staff to focus on patient care and other high-priority tasks.
Training is Crucial for Adoption:
A well-designed training program was essential in ensuring that staff could make the most of the new system. Early user engagement and ongoing support helped to overcome resistance to change and foster a smooth adoption process.
Migrating hundreds of SharePoint sites while maintaining data integrity and system availability required meticulous planning and execution. The importance of clear communication with hospital stakeholders and IT teams was critical to ensuring a successful transition.
The Value of Custom Development:
The flexibility provided by SPFx allowed Xala Technologies to deliver custom solutions that addressed the specific needs of different hospital departments. This reinforced the value of custom development in large organizations with diverse operational requirements.
Automation Improves Healthcare Efficiency:
The use of Azure Functions and Power Automate demonstrated how automation can reduce administrative burdens in a healthcare environment, freeing up time for staff to focus on patient care and other high-priority tasks.
Training is Crucial for Adoption:
A well-designed training program was essential in ensuring that staff could make the most of the new system. Early user engagement and ongoing support helped to overcome resistance to change and foster a smooth adoption process.
Experience Gained
This project allowed Xala Technologies to gain significant experience in:
Large-Scale SharePoint Migrations:
Migrating and provisioning hundreds of sites for hospitals, each with unique data and workflows, provided valuable insights into large-scale migrations and system transitions.
Custom SPFx Development:
Developing tailored SharePoint solutions using SPFx for different hospital departments honed our skills in delivering client-specific functionality that enhances user experience.
Automation in Healthcare:
Implementing Azure Functions and Power Automate in a healthcare setting highlighted the potential for automation to improve efficiency in critical environments where administrative overhead can impact patient care.
Large-Scale SharePoint Migrations:
Migrating and provisioning hundreds of sites for hospitals, each with unique data and workflows, provided valuable insights into large-scale migrations and system transitions.
Custom SPFx Development:
Developing tailored SharePoint solutions using SPFx for different hospital departments honed our skills in delivering client-specific functionality that enhances user experience.
Automation in Healthcare:
Implementing Azure Functions and Power Automate in a healthcare setting highlighted the potential for automation to improve efficiency in critical environments where administrative overhead can impact patient care.
Conclusion
Xala Technologies successfully delivered a large-scale SharePoint migration and development project for Sykehuspartner, covering over 800 sites across 8 hospitals. By integrating SPFx for custom development and leveraging automation tools like Azure Functions and Power Automate, the team significantly improved collaboration, document management, and operational efficiency in Norway’s healthcare sector. This case demonstrates Xala’s expertise in delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for complex organizations with diverse operational needs.
The Xala Technologies team developed and maintained web applications for NOV using .NET Core, Angular, and TypeScript. We integrated C++ applications, robotic machines, and rig technologies for pipe automation, along with WebView2 and other systems used in oil digging operations.